ABSTRACTEDLY
absently, abstractedly, inattentively, absentmindedly
(adverb) in an absentminded or preoccupied manner; “he read the letter absently”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
abstractedly (comparative more abstractedly, superlative most abstractedly)
In an abstracted manner; separately; in the abstract. [First attested in the early 17th century.]
With absence of mind [From the early 19th century.].
Usage notes
The development of the sense with absence of mind is illustrated by the following quotation, in which to think abstractedly is to give one’s full attention to one thing, to the exclusion of all else
Synonyms
• (in an abstracted manner): See also individually
• (with absence of mind): absently, absent-mindedly
Source: Wiktionary
Ab*stract"ed*ly, adv.
Definition: In an abstracted manner; separately; with absence of mind.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
Recent Word Finds
Word of the Day
16 November 2024
LEAVE
(verb) go and leave behind, either intentionally or by neglect or forgetfulness; “She left a mess when she moved out”; “His good luck finally left him”; “her husband left her after 20 years of marriage”; “she wept thinking she had been left behind”
Do you know this game?
Wordscapes is a popular word game consistently in the top charts of both Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The Android version has more than 10 million installs. This guide will help you get more coins in less than two minutes of playing the game. Continue reading Wordscapes: Get More Coins